If my ole foggy 60's memory serves me,

( I remember 67 like it was yesterday, but,
it IS remembering  yesterday that I have the problem with !! :o)

There are two hot wire circuits to hook up
on most? stereos.
One goes to the switch circuit, &
One goes to the bat. (always on circuit).
So, I guess they're counting on the car battery
being up to snuff ?
Electrical / Stereo wizards please jump in.
I'm curious too.
best,
John C...
SLC, UT
ps: buy KEP ;o)
love ya Hobert !! :o)
Ya know, seriously,
the conversion lists,owe that Vanagon conversion, founding father)guy a lot !!!

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Ellen in Oregon <elleninoregon@HOTMAIL.COM>

> I looked in the archives and didn't really find what I was looking for
> there. In my '85 vanagon, the radio was connected directly to the battery
> (so it is "on" all the time unless the radio was turned off). I purchased
> and installed a new radio and CD player, but apparently it is powered on
> even when turned off, and this has caused my battery to go dead. I'd be
> interested in hearing how others have solved this dilemma. Run a wire to
> something that is only powered with the key is turned to the accessory?
> What would that something be?
>
> Thanks for any insights,
>
> Ellen
> Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI
>
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